Lineman Challenge State Championship

June 13, 2015 - PRLog -- On July 18, 2015,The men upfront will showcase their strength, explosiveness, and grit as one (1) individual and one (1) team will be crowned “THE BEAST(s)” of North Carolina during the State Championship Lineman Challenge. The challenge will be a day of power, stamina, and motivation as North Carolina’s high school lineman square of for the top “HAWG”. The events will take place during the 7 on 7 State Championship in Wake Forest North Carolina.

The lineman challenge is an intense, emotional but friendly competition. These men and their teams will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of sports media and statewide football fans on a day that kicks of the beginning of the 2015 Football season.

The challenge consists of (8) individual events and (6) team events. Individual events include: Bench press, (1) man sled pull, tractor tire flip, medicine ball throw, (1 on 1) QB Sack Challenge, and 15 yd. trap pull, (1) man tug of war, 40 yard dash.  Team events include: Bench Press, (5) man sled drive, Farmer's Walk Relay, Obstacle Course Relay and Tug of war, Tractor Tire Flip.

The lineman challenge allows offensive and defensive linemen to build unity and excitement for the upcoming season. The competition uses their speed, agility, quickness and strength while incorporating explosiveness, foot movement and leverage. However, it is also a friendly competition that is aimed at building respect and camaraderie for fellow players in the trenches. It’s time to strap it up!

This event is open to individual participants as well as teams. Teams can have no fewer than 5 participants and no more than 8 participants. Schools may enter more than one team if they choose. At the end of the 6 events, the top two teams in the point standings will face off head to head in a final event that will be revealed the day of the competition.

July 18 is the biggest day of football in the State of North Carolina.

Register today at http://www.7on7StateChampionship.com

The Lineman Challenge is sponsored by the National Youth Football Organization of North Carolina and Barwis Methods. More info @ www.PlayNYFO.com

We are advocates committed to excellence for players, coaches, and families involved with the sport of football. We are devoted to assuring our players, coaches, parents, and fans have equal or better resources and opportunities as it pertains to other programs around the United States. Together we will build a football CULTURE in North Carolina second to NONE